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Data Science

Associate of Science


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Data Science
Learn about the job market, average salary, and necessary level of training you can expect to encounter in the workforce after completing this program based on data from the PA Department of Labor.

Transfer Major

Decisions on the transferability of courses are made by the four-year colleges and differ from school to school. Students enrolled in this major should contact the Transfer Services Office early in their academic program to determine which courses will transfer to the college of their choice.

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Department
Founders 110 • Phone (215) 968-8305
Curriculum Code No. 1205

This major prepares students for upper-division course work leading to a bachelor's degree in Data Science. Data Science uses hardware and software to solve problems involving massive data sets, focusing on the development and implementation of efficient algorithms and data structures, as well as the emphasis on the statistical techniques used for data analysis.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • use data science concepts and methodologies to solve problems in various contexts and to communicate those solutions effectively;
  • analyze data using computing theory, languages, and algorithms, in conjunction with mathematical and statistical models; and
  • demonstrate proficiency in mathematics at the calculus level.

Degree Course Requirements

Course Credits
CISC115
Computer Science I A,C
4
CISC122
Computer Science II C
4
CISC215
Database Design & Application Development C
3
CISC219
Programming in Python C,9
4
CISD201
Data Science C
3
COLL101
College Success Seminar
1
COMM110
Effective Speaking A,C,4,5
3
COMP110
English Composition I A,C,2,10
3
COMP111
English Composition II C,2,4,10
3
MATH115
Elementary Statistics A,C,2,6
3
MATH215
Elementary Statistics II C
3
MATH140
Calculus I A,C,6
4
MATH141
Calculus II C
4
MATH242
Calculus III C
4
Math Electives C,D 3
Science Electives C,E,7 8
PSYC110
Introduction to Psychology A,C,2,3,8
3
Arts/Humanities B,1 3
Total Credit Hours 63

Recommended Semester Sequence

The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.

First Semester

Course Credits
CISC115
Computer Science I A,C
4
COLL101
College Success Seminar
1
COMM110
Effective Speaking A,C,4,5
3
MATH140
Calculus I A,C,6
4
PSYC110
Introduction to Psychology A,C,2,3,8
3
Total Credit Hours 15

Second Semester

Course Credits
CISC122
Computer Science II C
4
CISC215
Database Design & Application Development C
3
COMP111
English Composition II C,2,4,10
3
MATH115
Elementary Statistics A,C,2,6
3
MATH141
Calculus II C
4
Total Credit Hours 17

Third Semester

Course Credits
CISC219
Programming in Python C,9
4
MATH215
Elementary Statistics II C
3
MATH242
Calculus III C
4
Science Electives C,E,7 4
Total Credit Hours 15

Fourth Semester

Course Credits
CISD201
Data Science C
3
COMM110
Effective Speaking A,C,4,5
3
Arts/Humanities B,1 3
Math Electives C,D 3
Science Electives C,E,7 4
Total Credit Hours 16

A Placement testing required.
B Consult the list of courses approved for this subcategory. Any course may be chosen.
C Course requires prerequisite.
D Choose from: MATH260 Linear Algebra, MATH121 Discrete Math, MATH250 Differential Equations.
E Choose either PHYS121 and PHYS122 or CHEM121 and CHEM122.

1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities.
2 Satisfies Critical Thinking.
3 Satisfies Diversity.
4 Satisfies Information Literacy.
5 Satisfies Oral Communication.
6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy.
7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy.
8 Satisfies Social Sciences.
9 Satisfies Technological Competence.
10 Satisfies Writing.

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